NYSE:SMFG Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Your Money is Not Safe (From American Alternative) (Ad) Free SMFG Stock Alerts $11.16 +0.02 (+0.18%) (As of 04/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.14▼$11.2050-Day Range$10.21▼$12.3352-Week Range$7.79▼$12.45Volume946,635 shsAverage Volume1.46 million shsMarket Capitalization$74.67 billionP/E Ratio12.69Dividend Yield2.60%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group alerts: Email Address Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.04% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.07Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.32%From $0.94 to $0.99 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.48 out of 5 starsFinance Sector596th out of 845 stocksCommercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry24th out of 27 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.04% of the float of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has recently decreased by 21.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.60%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is 32.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.29% next year. This indicates that Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SMFG. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a news sentiment score of -0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for SMFG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -73% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.05% of the stock of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 3.85% of the stock of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are expected to grow by 5.32% in the coming year, from $0.94 to $0.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is 12.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is 12.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 61.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.19. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.77. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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The company was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Read More SMFG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SMFG Stock News HeadlinesApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG)April 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJapan's Yen Hits a Fresh Three-Decade Low of 154April 19, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. Right now is a very important time to pay attention to what we are doing and what is happening. If you wait... it will be too late. 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This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.April 2, 2024 | msn.comPaytm resumes lending with two partners, in talks with Muthoot Finance: ReportApril 2, 2024 | msn.comPaytm restarts lending services with SMFG India Credit, Shriram Finance; talks on with Muthoot Finance: ReportApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJapan Service Firms’ Optimism Tempered by Softer Factory SectorMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comPT Bank Central Asia Tbk goes ex-dividend tomorrowMarch 28, 2024 | bloomberg.comJapan Banks Poised to Step Up Cuts to $65 Billion in StocksMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comYen Falls to Lowest Against Euro Since 2008 After BOJ Rate HikeMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJEF Apr 2024 42.500 putMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJEF Apr 2024 37.500 callMarch 14, 2024 | morningstar.comSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc ADR SMFGMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJEF Mar 2024 42.500 callFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSMFG Mar 2024 12.500 callFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJapan's SMFG aims for three successive years of record profit, CEO saysFebruary 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSumitomo Mitsui Financial: A Bright Future Ahead (Rating Upgrade)February 20, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (0LAF.L)February 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSMFG Mar 2024 10.000 callFebruary 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com12 Best-Performing Bank Stocks In 2024February 7, 2024 | wsj.comSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. ADRFebruary 7, 2024 | msn.comSMFG profits up 3.5% to $5.3bSee More Headlines Receive SMFG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/01/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/20/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:SMFG CUSIPN/A CIK1022837 Webwww.smfg.co.jp Phone(133) 282-8111Fax813-4333-9954Employees106,000Year Founded2001Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.88 Trailing P/E Ratio12.69 Forward P/E Ratio11.88 P/E Growth1.19Net Income$6.83 billion Net Margins9.71% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.27% Return on Assets0.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.08 Current Ratio1.06 Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.98 trillion Price / Sales0.02 Cash Flow$1.29 per share Price / Cash Flow8.66 Book Value$14.57 per share Price / Book0.77Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,687,645,000Free Float6,684,301,000Market Cap$74.70 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.58 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesJun Uchikawa (Age 59)Senior Managing Corporate Executive Officer, Group CIO & GM of IT Planning Dept. Comp: $422.21kMr. Toru Nakashima (Age 61)President, Group CEO & Representative Executive Officer Fumihiko ItoSenior Managing Executive Officer, Group CFO, Group CSO & DirectorJun OkahashiGeneral Manager of Financial & Accounting DepartmentMr. Kohei OhashiSVP (IR Department)Yoshihiro Hyakutome (Age 59)Senior Managing Executive Officer & Group Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Takashi Kobayashi (Age 57)Senior Managing Corporate Executive Officer & Group Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Rajeev Veeravalli Kannan (Age 52)Managing Executive Officer & Co-Head of Asia Pacific Division Mr. Takeshi Mikami (Age 58)Senior Managing Corporate Executive Officers & Group Chief Audit Executive More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBanco SantanderNYSE:SANBank of MontrealNYSE:BMOBanco Bilbao Vizcaya ArgentariaNYSE:BBVAICICI BankNYSE:IBNING GroepNYSE:INGView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipFirst Trust Direct Indexing L.P.Sold 6,250 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.005%Norden Group LLCBought 30,726 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%BKM Wealth Management LLCBought 15,014 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.001%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 8,443 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.000%Claro Advisors LLCBought 943 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Stock? SMFG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has shown a consistent increase in institutional ownership percentage, indicating confidence from large financial entities. The company's stock price has been steadily rising over the past year, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a low short percentage of float, suggesting lower market volatility and less speculative trading activity. The company has a strong fifty-two week performance, outperforming market benchmarks and showcasing financial stability. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a solid average daily volume, ensuring liquidity for investors looking to buy or sell shares. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. for these reasons: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a relatively low ownership in the company by hedge funds, potentially indicating limited interest from institutional investors. The company's outstanding shares information is not available, making it challenging for investors to assess the company's market capitalization and ownership structure. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a high days to cover ratio, suggesting a longer time for short sellers to close their positions, which could lead to increased price volatility. The float size of the company is not provided, making it difficult to gauge the available shares for trading and the impact on stock price movements. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a significant month-to-month change percentage in shares shorted, indicating potential market uncertainty and bearish sentiment among investors. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. SMFG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SMFG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SMFG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SMFG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have SMFG shares performed in 2024? Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock was trading at $9.68 at the start of the year. Since then, SMFG shares have increased by 15.3% and is now trading at $11.1650. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group? Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,670,000 shares, a decrease of 21.7% from the March 15th total of 3,410,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,490,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's stock are short sold. View Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's Short Interest. When is Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 20th 2024. View our SMFG earnings forecast. How were Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's earnings last quarter? Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:SMFG) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The bank reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The bank earned $14.95 billion during the quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.27% and a net margin of 9.71%. Is Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group a good dividend stock? Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE:SMFG) pays an annual dividend of $0.29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.60%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 32.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SMFG will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.29% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SMFG. What ETFs hold Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE:SMFG) stock in their portfolio include Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF (PID), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (AADR), ActivePassive International Equity ETF (APIE), Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (AVIV) and Pacer Trendpilot International ETF (PTIN).Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD). What is Takeshi Kunibe's approval rating as Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's CEO? 102 employees have rated Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Takeshi Kunibe on Glassdoor.com. Takeshi Kunibe has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Pfizer (PFE), Visa (V), Chevron (CVX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), AbbVie (ABBV) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). Who are Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's major shareholders? Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Anderson Hoagland & Co. (0.01%), First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. (0.00%), Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.00%), BTC Capital Management Inc. (0.00%), Naviter Wealth LLC (0.00%) and Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.00%). How do I buy shares of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group? Shares of SMFG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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